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Exercise for Teenagers: What Parents Should Know
Exercise for teenagers is a great way to help your children become healthy adults. However, your kids may not need to exercise as long as you think to get the full...
A Parent’s Guide to Time Changes and Better Sleep
Until the law changes, our clocks will keep changing twice a year from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time and back again. Those changes can temporarily disrupt...
From Uncertainty to Triumph: A Local Family’s Journey of Hope and Healing
On a recent afternoon, Mia and Trent Boudreaux chatted about their family while their four-month-old son Ryland relaxed after a nap. Their older son, 8-year-old Tanner,...
Protecting Kids’ Health with Vaccines
The return to the school routine has kids' immune systems fighting off RSV, flu and COVID-19. Kali Broussard, MD, pediatrician and pediatric infectious diseases...
40 Years of Miracles: Celebrating Our NICU’s Legacy
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Acadiana’s only Level III Surgical NICU, has provided exceptional care...
RSV in Infants: What You Can Do to Protect Your Baby
Infection with respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is practically a rite of passage for young children. Most have been infected by age 2, according to the Centers for...
The Power in Prevention: Why Immunizations Matter
Parents prioritize the health and well-being of their children, and one important way to do that is through regular immunizations. Vaccines are powerful tools to shield...
Where to Go for Care When Your Child is Sick or Injured
Kids can get sick anytime, including outside of business hours. Brian Bailey, MD, pediatrician with Our Lady of Lourdes Children’s Health, shares what parents should...
Ankle Injuries and Kids: A Parent’s Guide to Knowing What to Do
Active kids stay moving, so it's not uncommon for them to experience a rolled ankle, especially during sports and playtime. As a parent, knowing how to handle this...
Fuel Kids’ Minds and Bodies with Healthy Lunches and Snacks
Back to school also means back to the grind of packing lunches for many parents. Whether you’re packing food daily or you only need the occasional lunch or snack idea,...
How to Support Kids’ Mental Health As They Head Back to School
Getting back in the classroom can be a vulnerable time for some students’ mental health. Michelle Flechas, MD, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health pediatrician,...
Is it RSV or is it COVID-19?
Learn the differences between RSV and COVID-19, to help you determine what your child is struggling with.
